[quote=av8erdunn][quote=Edchris177]Jeremy, you asked when to cleat the TRAVELER, did you really mean the mainsheet?
I cleat the traveler all the time. I do quite a bit of solo sailing (31 days since June 15)on a 2 man boat. It is very easy to be overpowered & go swimming. When the wind gets over 12 mph I easily tip it if not careful. If I'm not in the mood to right it I let the traveler out a few inches,(i'm only 170lbs). As the wind gets stronger I travel out more, but leave it cleated & hold the mainsheet uncleated. When solo on the wire, I leave the traveler sheet hanging over the hull near the rear beam. If things get a bit hairy I head up momentarily, & can reach the traveler sheet by doing a knee bend. Ease it out further, recleat, & push back out on the wire.
If you are really brand new at sailing, pick up a couple of books, or even better take Skarr up on his offer. Someone who knows the ropes can show you in 1 hour what it will take a season & some knocks to the boat to learn. It is not rocket science, especially at the recreational level, & you will figure it out, the first few days are the toughest.[/quote]
Yes I was meaning "when to cleat the traveler?" I am scared of tipping over by myself since the getaway is pretty hard to right by yourself from what I have heard. I am 195 lbs but still think it would be tough. I would like to practice righting it but dont really have a good place that if I could not get it I could get some help.
I would love to take you up on the offer Skarr. Le tme make sure the old lady doesnt have plans for us already. Is Big Lagoon the place in Ocean Springs?
Thanks for the replies.
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